Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX100

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX410 IS was released 4 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX410 IS matches up against the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS against the NX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and NX100 is 80 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and NX100.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX410 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX410 IS will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.